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The Otsuchi-based artisan collective returns with an expanded lineup of individually stitched 59FIFTY and 9TWENTY caps, each one a direct extension of a tradition built from necessity.
The ongoing collaboration introduces its first-ever Heavyweight Cotton Baseball Shirt and Short Pants set, alongside the 9FORTY A-Frame Trucker.
The upcoming collaborative release merges classic streetwear headwear with premium crystal embellishments.
The three-way collaboration brings photo tee nostalgia and championship legacy to the classic low-top.
Inquiringmind just posted a fresh Mishka interview, along with a partial preview of their Spring 06 line. Very nice features, check em out. You also don’t want to miss out on their new Goliath NY, Mike Giant, or Poppin Tags features also. So go check that out as well.
Info: IQMND
+41’s Chocolate Sneakers have returned just in time for Easter. These mini chocolate sneakers are made of the finest Swiss dark chocolate, and will be available in Nike Dunk Hi, Blazer and Air Trainer 1 models, complete with a mini sneaker box!
Check +41 for more info.
Info and Image: Slam.
Limited to 1966 pairs worldwide, these Vans 45LX are available in the pictured black canvas Vans print, as well as black/white, Vanosaur, and Chianti colorways. These 40th anniversary shoes feature an old school “Van Doren” leather heel tab, the classic blue smooth outsole, and leather lining. The box is real nice too!
Check out the history at Vans 40th Anniversary Timeline
Info and images from Crooked Tongues
Here is a sneak peek at the Visvim 2006 Spring/Summer catalog.
Images: Englandmj7 via Superfuture
Info: Asphaltgold
Sole Collector’s episode 4 vidcast is now up! This time the Sole Collector crew hits Prestigious, one of the newest sneaker boutiques in Atlanta. Check it out as DC and DEE interviews the Prestigious crew and takes a look at some of the hottest shoes in the sneaker game.
Get the vidcast HERE.
The image you see is a catalogue scan of a T-shirt with the new signature model for Lebron James by Nike, the Zoom Lebron 4. Rumor has it that the shoes will feature Foamposite technology, superior Zoom Max cushioning, and a Sphere lining. We’ll just have to wait and see if this is the real deal or not, but the image looks very promising for fans of both the Zoom Lebrons and foamposite technology.
Image: [NT]
We’ve all seen their colorful sneakers and even some of their tees, now check out this all over print hoodie by Greedy Genius. It looks like they will be doing a lot more than just colorful kicks. If you read the Ad closely you can also see most of the retailers where Greedy Genius will be available for purchase. It also says that their first drop will be in early June. Then their apparel and accessory line will follow on November 1st.
Info: [Shut up!]
Make sure to tune in on March 28, Tuesday at 11pm to catch the World TV Premier of Just For Kicks: A Documentary About Sneakers, Hip-Hop, & The Corporate Game on Spike TV. So definitely make sure to get yourself, your VHS recorders, or your Tivo machines ready for this one.
Info from [To Darrin Hudson] via [Spike TV]
New Balance has put in some serious research and design work to push their brand to the next level. After all, the UK made 1500s, 577s, 576s, and 575s. Now it is time for the Japanese New Balance to respond.
The Asian exclusive model M586 (dubbed as the MT580 lookalike) will be available in a range of interesting colourways. Now thanks to Purchaze, us sneakerheads and New Balance fans can now cop the kicks on their site. Be fast because avilabitily is very limited.
Info and image from [Purchaze]
First there was the C.R.E.A.M. collection, now Freshjive is blessing us with their second exclusive Tees entitled, the Seditionary Movement. Head over to Digital Gravel now to check out these dope shirts. If you loved the C.R.E.A.M. series, then you’ll definitely want to cop some of these Seditionary Movement joints. You also get some fresh free stickers with your purchase, so grab’em while the’yre hot.
Info from [Digital Gravel]
Eric Wilson writes about the rise of sneakerheads in “Sneakerhead Bonanza,” an article in today’s issue of The New York Times.
THE rise of sneakerheads, as aficionados of artistically enhanced footwear call themselves, has had a contagious impact on shoe companies. It is rare this spring to locate a style that has not been touched by the hand of an artist, designer or cartoon character. That’s the way sneakerheads like their shoes: expensive and unique.
Continue reading at The New York Times
The ShuttleMax by Bill McMullen is the vinyl version of a t-shirt he designed in 1999 based on every sneaker-heads favorite shoe. It will be available in three limited colorways: Just 300 Lime, 200 Red, and 100 Yellow Kill Bill (available only at the signing) ShuttleMaxes will be produced.
Bill McMullen will be at KidRobot NY March 30th from 6pm-8pm for the release of the toy. He’ll sign it for you!
Info and images from Kidrobot
Mike23 x New Era